Mexican Food - help needed

[Mrs Magpie]

Isn't that Tex-Mex rather than Mexican, sparklefish?

 

[Looby]

Isn't that Tex-Mex rather than Mexican, sparklefish?

Entirely possible, just like 'em.

ETA: Apparently not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refried_beans

 

[aqua]

Wensleydale is closest to Latin-American cheese

 

[Mrs Magpie]

It's true...not exactly the same, but close...

Have I recommended this?
www.amazon.co.uk/New-Complete-Book-Mexican-Cooking/dp/1904010679/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b

 

[aqua]

not on this thread but I'd seen you mention it on another when I was searching

it's currently in my basket waiting for me tohave a bad day and spend some more for the free delivery

 

[moonsi til]

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/mexicandessertrecipes.htm

thank you.. On an episode of Come Dine With Me a famous contestant had a plastic Mexican hat that you put tortilla chips around and dip in the middle....how would I find that ? Just tried googling it. If I can't find that I will probably use a mexican hat from a fancy dress shop and do similar...


Also an excuse to wear a mouse-tache...

 

[Looby]

thank you.. On an episode of Come Dine With Me a famous contestant had a plastic Mexican hat that you put tortilla chips around and dip in the middle....how would I find that ? Just tried googling it. If I can't find that I will probably use a mexican hat from a fancy dress shop and do similar...


Also an excuse to wear a mouse-tache...

I'm sure cargo were selling something similiar a while ago. If they aren't now then give ebay a go.

 

[aqua]

I'm sure I saw something like that in sainsburys last summer - so def ebay now

 

[moonsi til]

I have tried ebay and googling it. What words do you suggest putti ng down for the search ? I have tried various combos but not found the plastic hat at all but have come acrossa few other good ideas.

 

[Looby]

I have tried ebay and googling it. What words do you suggest putti ng down for the search ? I have tried various combos but not found the plastic hat at all but have come acrossa few other good ideas.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=sombrero+dip+

 

[aqua]

 

[moonsi til]

Ta again... I will probably end up using a somberro (sp)...the one I'm looking for is firm plastic and you push down a butoon to get to the dip or dips. I'm now thinking that it's musical too!


I could wear the hat with the chips/dips !

 

[Looby]

That's what I was looking for aqua. That is really similiar to the cargo ones.

 

[moonsi til]

I think thats it! Where can I get one ..

 

[aqua]

http://www.mcphee.com for the top ones

and

http://www.funpartyltd.co.uk for the bottom one

 

[Looby]

Ta again... I will probably end up using a somberro (sp)...the one I'm looking for is firm plastic and you push down a butoon to get to the dip or dips. I'm now thinking that it's musical too!


I could wear the hat with the chips/dips !

That sounds amazing and horrific all at the same time. Want.

 

[aqua]

and the one that plays music

but its expensive
http://www1.ecxmall.com/stores/e-shoppe/Detail.bok?no=1697

http://www.talkingpresents.com/Mexican_Hat_Salsa_n_Chip_Holder_p/mexican_hat_salsa_chip_holder.htm

 

[moonsi til]

Oh god I'm glad Im here alone cos I now have the giggles...

The bowl is ace...

 

[aqua]

it concerns me slightly if I'm honest

 

[Looby]

http://www.orientaltrading.com/appl...-datafeed-_-datafeed&source=bizrate&sku=3/735

Is this it? It's in the US though.

 

[aqua]

sparklefish - do keep up woman

 

[Looby]

sparklefish - do keep up woman

That one is only $17.95 though.

 

[moonsi til]

http://www.orientaltrading.com/appl...-datafeed-_-datafeed&source=bizrate&sku=3/735

Is this it? It's in the US though.

That's the cheapest one at $17.99 but they don't seem to do international shipping......but ...I love it!

 

[aqua]

http://www.technotoyz.com/detail.php?cid=35&pid=55

do you love me?

 

[moonsi til]

Genius... I'm definetly buying it! Couldn't let all this goodwork be in vain..

 

[aqua]

LOL you could, it's so tacky

 

[Looby]

Genius... I'm definetly buying it! Couldn't let all this goodwork be in vain..

Me too. Love it.

 

[aqua]

your as bad as each other

 

[Badgers]

I cook a few Mexican dishes well but the Chimichanga is a bit of a favourite. Have never made at home so will embark on this quest soon

Any tips or proven recipes?